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kmreyno
Explorer
Dec 29, 2017

new converter no power

I have a 2008 5th wheel, all power went out while connected to shore power electrician determined it to be converter bought a new converter and a new battery. Now the lights work, the fridge comes on but switches to gas, the microwave only lights comes on does not run. When we plugged in a space heater to check outlets smoke started coming from breaker box but no breakers tripped. Where is the battery switch located?
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 29, 2017
    Agreed, it isn't battery.
    Sounds suspiciously like someone connected 220V to it. Was any work recently done to where your plugging in?
  • BFL13's avatar
    BFL13
    Explorer II
    Dec 29, 2017
    You have a shore power problem (120v), not a converter or battery problem (12v).

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